Our Architectural Practice: Philosophy, Recognition, and Team
Architecture for us is a slow, meditative journey. This collection reflects our practice's evolution, featuring our engagements with the architectural community and the people behind our work.
A feature in Elle Decor India, showing a portrait of us, Nisha Mathew and Soumitro Ghosh. The article discusses our design philosophy of placing people at the core of our architectural practice.
A black and white portrait of us featured by Architectural Digest. We are proud to be recognized among our talented peers in the Indian architectural community.
An announcement for a design walk and talk at the Zanav Home Studio. We enjoy sharing the stories behind our projects and engaging in conversations about the evolving nature of architecture and design.
A photo from a guest lecture at Parul University. Sharing our design philosophy and practical insights with the next generation of architects is an important and enriching part of our practice.
Speaking at an event at Parul University. We believe in the power of dialogue and education to inspire new ideas and push the boundaries of architecture.
Receiving a token of appreciation after a lecture. It is always an honor to engage with students and faculty and to see their passion for the future of architecture.
A group photo with faculty and students after an enriching day at PIAR, Parul University. These interactions are a source of great inspiration for us.
A photo of me, Soumitro Ghosh, speaking at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bangalore. The vibrant, light-filled space provides a wonderful backdrop for discussing the role of light in architecture.
A team photo celebrating our inclusion in the AD100 list. Our practice is a collaborative effort, and we are happy to share this recognition with our talented team members.
The title card for our AD100 2023 recognition by Architectural Digest. We are thankful for this honor, which acknowledges our ongoing contribution to architecture in India.
About The Practice and Its Recognition
Recognition in lists like the AD100 is an honor, but the conversations we have at university lectures and design workshops are what truly sustain our practice. We find that sharing the 'why' behind our adaptive reuse projects—like our work at MAP Bangalore or local schools—is where the real architectural dialogue happens, and we welcome clients who want to engage in that same depth.
For 25 years, our studio has been more than a workspace. It is a collaborative environment where Nisha Mathew, our core team, and I engage with the evolving nature of our city. Being featured in publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Livingetc is a point of gratitude, but these features represent only a small fraction of our daily work.
We believe architecture is a civic duty. That is why we dedicate time to guest lectures at institutions like Parul University and conduct design walkthroughs, such as our recent open house at Zanav Home Studio. These interactions with the next generation of architects and our fellow citizens keep our work grounded. They force us to articulate our design principles—like material honesty and the importance of natural light—beyond just the blueprints.
When you hire us, you are not just getting a design service; you are entering a partnership that values the history of your site and the future of its occupants. Whether we are restoring a 19th-century home or planning a new institutional space, our team approaches the task with the same commitment to traditional craftsmanship and structural integrity. We invite you to reach out if you have a project that requires this kind of thoughtful, long-term perspective.
Mathew and Ghosh
I am Soumitro Ghosh, and along with Nisha Mathew, we run our studio here in Koramangala. For 25 years, our practice has been a quiet pursuit, focused on how buildings sit within our city and how they might grow with the people who inhabit them.
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